Buggy-boot



PATENTED JAN. 5, 1904.

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APPLIOATION FILED SEPT. 14, 1903.

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UNITED STATES Patented January 5, 1904.

PATENT OFFICE.

CHRISTIAN NELSON, OF MORRISON, ILLINOIS.

BUGGY-BOOT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters reeene No. 748,779, dated Jeeeer 5, 1904.

Application filed September 14, 1903. Serial No. 173,163. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern.-

Be it known that I, CHRISTIAN NELsoN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Morrison, in the county of Whiteside, and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Buggy-Boots; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention pertains to boots for buggies and similar vehicles, and I aim to provide therein a light, strong, and durable article of that class which is an improvement over similar devices now in use.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a plan view of the frame of my invention with the cover removed. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal vertical section in the line 2 2 of Fig. 1 with the cover in place. Fig. 3 is anenlarged detail showing the method of securing the ebvering at the side of the frame.

1 represents the body of the boot formed in one piece, preferably of thin wood or of two or more strips running transversely of the vehicle-body. At each side is an upwardlycurved support 2, conforming in shape to the rear of the seat-support. Between the supports 2is astrip 3forsupporting the upper edge of the covering of the boot. At each side the boot is provided with a shallow channel l, extending across the ends of the body of the boot on the top side thereof and projected upwardly upon the supports 2. In each of the channels 4 is secured by any suitable means a metal brace 5, so that the upper face ofsuch brace will be flush with the upper surface of the body and supports of the boot. As shown in the drawings, the braces are fastened in place by means of rivets extending through such straps and the body part of the boot. This means is preferred, as it results in a smooth surface on the upperand lower faces of the boot.

The frame just described is suitably provided with a cover 6, made of leather or other waterproof material. This cover is secured in place by being first spread smoothly over the upper side of the frame and drawn over the edges, the cover extending a sufficient distance on the lower face of the frame to permit of its being securely tacked or otherwise secured thereto. By turning the edges of the cover the proper distance at the side of the frame the tacks maybe driven through the same and clenched by the brace 5, as shown in Fig. 3. The upper or forward edge of the cover is secured beneath the seat, so as to form a hinge connection for the boot, as is usual in devices of this class.

The chief aidvantage of my device consists in the production of a light strong boot which will not warp or sag in the center to permit an accumulation of Water or dirt. It also presents a perfectly plain surface, both on the upper and lower faces, having no projecting strips or obstructions of any kind.

Some vehicle-boots which have heretofore been made have been provided with cleats on the lower side extending longitudinally of the vehicle-body. When the boot was closed, the cleats were on the under side thereof within the box. In this construction the boot extended backward over the end of the buggybox a considerable distance beyond the cleats, making the projecting part of the boot liable to become warped or be broken OK in use. In my device the braces extend nearly to the rear edge of the boot and support all parts thereof. They also unite the body of the boot with the supports 2, preventing any danger of the breaking or separation of these parts.

In devices of this kind there has been a tendency of the rear end of the boot to warp, causing one of the rear corners to bend or rise upwardly. Such condition is impossible in my invention, the boot being held in shape by the braces at all times. It will also be seen that the cover is perfectly supported by the body of the frame, so that there can be no sagging of the central part of the boot, as has been heretofore stated. This defect has been a common one in some boots which have been in common use.

It is usual to open-the rear of the vehiclebox by raising the boot, which is frequently held from accidental opening by springs of some character extending from the under side of the boot into the box. If the boot is provided with cleats or other braces on the under side thereof, in raising such boot the pressure is away from the braces, and there is danger of the boot being separated therefrom or otherwise broken. It is apparent that in my device the pressure will be against the braces in lifting the boot, and no injury to the boot can result therefrom.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is-

1. A frame for a buggy-boot, comprising a body portion, a pair of upwardly-projected supports adjacent thereto, each end of said body portion being provided, on the upper face thereof, with a transverse channel, such channels extending upwardly upon said supports; and a pair of braces adapted to be secured in said channels so as to extend across the ends of said body portion, and upwardly upon said supports.

2. In a buggy-boot the combination of the body 1, having channels 4: on its upper face; supports 2, having extensions of the channels 4: thereon; the strip 3, secured between the supports 2, completing the outline of the frame; the braces 5, secured in the channels 4, reinforcing all parts of the body, and securing the supports 2 thereto; the cover 6, and means for securing such boot in place.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

CHRISTIAN NELSON.

Witnesses:

JOE JAHANSON, W. A. BLODGETT. 

